The past few years Erik Santos Friends Online (ESFO) has been on excursions during the hot summer months and this year is no exception. Since this is the 10th year of Erik Santos, the celebration was called TEN-tation Island. Lots of swimming, games and of course photo-taking happened on this 2-day weekend, where everyone bonded with each other in the beautiful scenery of Laiya, Batangas. The weekend was capped with the Festival Supermall show of Erik Santos where the reigning Mr. and Ms. TEN-tation Island got special greetings and photos with the Prince of Pop. Enjoy the video!

Sunud-sunod nang nawawala ang mga miyembro ng dating grupong The Champions ng ASAP.

Tatlo sa mga ito ay sumakabilang-bakod na mula sa bakuran ng ABS-CBN at ngayon ay nasa Kapuso network na.

Sinimulan ni Mark Bautista at sinundan nina Rachelle Ann Go at Christian Bautista, tanging sina Erik Santos at Jed Madela na lang ang naiwan sa ASAP dahil si Sarah Geronimo ay nagpaalam na rin sa nasabing show noong nagkaroon ito ng sariling programa.

Di naman itinago ng Prince of Pop na nalulungkot siya sa pag-alis ng mga kaibigan at dating kasamahan sa The Champions pero naroon din ang kanyang tuwa dahil alam niyang masaya ang mga ito sa naging desisyon nila.

“Well, unang-una nalulungkot ako kasi sabay-sabay kaming nagmula dito sa ABS pero masaya akong nakikita na masaya sila… masaya ako para sa kanila,” panimula niyang bungad.

Ayon kay Erik, wala raw sa isip niya ang lumipat gaya ng tatlo pero aminado siyang may mga offers siyang natanggap dati at di rin niya tinago na muntik na siyang ma-tempt na lumipat din.

“Sobrang dugong-ABS kasi ako, galing ako sa Star In A Million, part ako ng Star Magic sa ngayon masaya ako at wala namang dahilan para lumipat.”

“Mayroon naman pero dati pa yun. Masya kasi ako dito, masaya ako sa ASAP, masaya ako sa buong ABS so para sa akin walang major reason for me to move.”

“Honestly, medyo na-tempt [dati], pero at the end of the day, dun ka sa kung saan ka masaya,” pag-amin niya.

10th ANNIVERSARY OFFERINGS. Dahil iseselebra ang 10th anniversary niya sa showbiz ngayong taon, dalawang albums at isang major concert ang hinahanda ni Erik para sa kanyang mga tagahanga.

“I’m celebrating my 10th year this 2013. May concert, may dalawang albums ako na lalabas under Star Record.

“The first album na lalabas is a compilation of all my hits sa loob ng 10 years ko sa business. Yung pangalawa, it’s gonna be all-original pero duets with the icons.

“By October, yung concert… hopefully sa Araneta. It’s gonna be my 10th year so this is gonna be something… a big event. Guests? Wala pa, wala pa… planning pa lang talaga.”

“Basta kakaiba kasi may mga gagawin ako na di ko pa nagagawa sa mga past concerts ko. Ganun pa rin, yung mga songs na nagawa ko for the past 10 years. Basta marami, surprise,” masaya niyang kuwento.

REINVENTION? Tinanong namin si Erik kung may mga pagbabago ba siyang gagawin ngayong isang dekada na pala siya sa industriya.

“Gusto ko after ng celebration ko ng 10th year, gusto kong mag-reinvent ng sarili ko… ng music ko. Kailangan ko pang mag-aral ng kung ano ang dapat na pag-aralan para sa ide-develop ng talent ko… ng skills ko,” dagdag niya.

Ibinahagi rin ng Prince of Pop ang mga dahilan sa patuloy na tagumpay at malayong narating niya sa loob ng sampung taon sa industriya..

“Siguro disiplina, yung kaya mong gawin ang pinagagawa sa iyo and prayers.

“Prayers talaga na marunong kang ibalik yung mga blessings na binigay sa iyo ni God. Kailangang specific ka sa mga prayers mo,” saad ni Erick.

STILL LOOKING. Nang kumustahin ang tungkol sa kanyang lovelife, hinahanap pa rin aw niya ang tamang babae para sa kanya.

“Well, minsan dating pero wala, e… wala pa. Naghahanap pa rin,” pagwawakas niyang saad.

“A Night To Remember”
General Trias Cavite Convention Center
February 11, 2013, 8pm
Ticket prices P500, P300, P200

Beneficiary:
For the construction of the new Brgy. San Francisco Parish Church

January 5, Saturday

Here are the comparative Household Ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from January 4-6, 2013 based on the overnight ratings of Kantar Media/TNS among Total Philippines Urban & Rural households:

TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) 16.3% vs. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) 7.8% / Extra Challenge (GMA-7) 7.5% vs. Wil Time Bigtime Saturday (TV5) 8.4%
Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) 25.8% vs. Celebrity Bluff (GMA-7) 12.4%
Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN) 31.4% vs. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) 14.1%
MMK Ang Tahanan Mo (ABS-CBN) 28.3% vs. Magpakailanman (GMA-7) 18.7%
Toda Max (ABS-CBN) 16.0% vs. Watta Job (GMA-7) 11.1% / Tunay Na Buhay (GMA-7) 8.7% vs. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) 7.1%
Banana Split Extra Scoop (ABS-CBN) 7.9% / The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN) 2.8% / Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN) 1.5% vs. Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (GMA-7) 1.9% vs. Saturday Blockbuster (TV5) 7.6% / Pilipinas News (TV5) 3.3% / Ang Latest Updated! (TV5) 1.1% / Basagan Ng Mukha 0.7%

complete list

Erik Santos January 6, 2013 – ASAP18 OBB

Erik Santos January 6, 2013 – Titanium

Erik Santos Jan 6, 2013 – Congratulates Erik’s MMK Episode

Erik Santos Jan 6, 2013 – Can’t Help Falling In Love

Erik Santos plays Roque in this heart-wrenching story of a man’s undying love to Merlinda (Charee Pineda) even after she marries his brother Raul (Arron Villaflor), raises a family, and dies of childbirth. This “Maalaala Mo Kaya” year-opener-special was shot in Tanay, under the direction of Mae Cruz. This is not the first time that Direk Mae and Erik have worked together, and from the raving positive feedback, we will not be surprised if it won’t be the last.

Erik Santos Maalaala Mo Kaya Jan 5, 2013 – Puntod

His first tv acting role happened on “Maalaala Mo Kaya” year 2010, where he top-billed along w/ Kristel Moreno. It rated well & received quite positive feedbacks!

Today, on the 2013 opening salvo of MMK, the man behind the theme songs steps forward & gives acting spotlight another try. A story about family, love & sacrifice characterized the roles of Arron Villaflor, Charee Pineda & Erik Santos. Erik as “Roque” & Arron as “Raul” are brothers who fell in love with one girl Merlinda, played by Charee.

These two ventures of Erik on acting were directed by the top-grossing director Mae Cruz, who has all praises on Erik’s attitude & talent! She said that Erik has a great potential on acting and he’s not only a good singer but a good actor as well.

Are we excited to see Erik Santos as an actor? Be MMK’s guest tonight! Ready the couch, popcorn, & tissue on the side! Happy watching!

Erik’s invitation to watch his MMK:

MMK’s Teaser for Jan 5, 2013 episode:

Erik Santos on MMK’s first episode for 2013

MANILA, Philippines – Singer Erik Santos will star in the first episode of the ABS-CBN drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” for 2013.

This Saturday (January 5), Santos will play the role of Roque, a reserved type of man who seeks help from his younger brother Raul (Aaron Villaflor) to win the heart of his childhood crush Merlinda (Charee Pineda).

The episode serves as Santos’ second acting project on “MMK”.

“Magandang venue ito na magamit ko ang emosyon sa pag-arte,” he said.

In the story, Cris Villanueva and Dominic Ochoa will play the roles of the old Roque and Raul, respectively.

Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz, the episode also includes Levi Ignacio, Deborah Sun, Efren Reyes, Pinky Marquez and Arjo Atayde.

“MMK” airs every Saturday after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN.

Matanglawin TV visits Prince of Pop Erik Santos’ home and features his 12-foot christmas tree and his christmas village collection.

Erik Santos Matanglawin Dec 30, 2012 – Christmas Tree & Town